World After Worlds - Chapter 405: ◙ AT THE BAR ◙

Garbage Warrior System is a dark fantasy-action novel set in a world ravaged by monsters that first appeared a century ago through unregistered portals. Humanity’s survival depended on mysterious “Awaken Stones” that granted people combat skills—but without status windows. In this brutal era, greed, betrayal, and power struggles define society.Rai Ichiro, an orphan from the slums, awakens the most humiliating ability imaginable: “Garbage Collector.” Mocked and ridiculed, he seems destined to remain powerless. But when a hidden interface appears—The Garbage Warrior System—everything changes. Unlike others, Rai can absorb discarded trash and corrupted remnants, leveling up and unlocking skills no one has ever seen.From the shadows of despair, Rai must rise—protecting his fragile younger sister Yuki, surviving gangs and bullies, uncovering the truth behind corrupted rifts, and facing monsters that grow deadlier with every wave. His path is one of secrecy, survival, and unstoppable growth.A warrior forged from waste… destined to stand above kings.---• Business ContactFor business inquiries, publishing, or adaptation rights (Webtoon/Manhua/Light Novel collaborations), please contact:[email protected]

Is magic really a wish machine?

No! In a universe where magic actually exists, the ultimate nature of magic must be as simple and beautiful as the laws of physics.

This is the story of a mass-produced magic warfare tool man who learned the ultimate nature of magic.

But so what?

Just as a bird can fly without understanding aerodynamics, so a wizard does not need to understand the ultimate nature of magic to use magic.

Knowing the ultimate nature of magic does not mean that the tool man can become a great magician.

But the desire for knowledge is human instinct, and curiosity is the first driving force of human civilization. Humans hope to understand the inner workings of magic, even if it is supposed to be unreasonable.

An inquiry into the ultimate nature of magic, without any justification!

The story in the book takes place in an age where steel dances with gunpowder.

Here, muskets are in the ascendant, armor is still the protagonist, military theories are changing with each passing day, and innovations in systems and craftsmanship are emerging one after another. And this world has one more thing than ours: magic.

The world is undergoing earth-shaking changes, and no one can stay out of it.

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With an F-rank Trait, deemed the worst of the worst, 5-year old Shin Yu-sung is abandoned by the Shin-oh family, which is famous for raising hunters.The same year, he meets one of the strongest hunters, the Fist King, at the orphanage and is adopted by him.The Fist King became the strongest not through his Trait or special abilities — but by training his body.He takes note of Shin Yu-sung’s physique instead of his Trait—Nine blocked yin pathways.“Your blocked pathways cause your body’s mana to overflow, giving you an exceptional mind and god-like looks! But you also pass away before coming of age…”An abundance of bodily yang.“Your body is overflowing with the energy that can cure your nine blocked yin pathways!”

The Great Norther Wall. The Dragon Knights. The Lords of the Winter Mountains. The Descendants of the Primordial Dragon. These are the various titles of the Grand Ducal Clan Ragnar, which boasted a rich, thousand year history. Theo Ragnar resolved himself to aiming for the throne of that very same clan. ‘These cursed chains weren’t something I could slip out of. They were meant to be broken with strength.’